'Living his dream': Bangalore remote worker earns Rs 4.5 lakh post-tax + Rs 1 lakh from freelance, hits gym off-peak and travels freely on US jobA Bengaluru professional is reportedly earning ₹4.5 lakh monthly post-tax from a US remote job, supplemented by ₹1 lakh from freelance work...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Two people earn Rs 40 lakh a year, but vastly different wealth. CA shares the hidden fact that separates wealthy from othersHigh salaries don't guarantee wealth; financial management is key. CA Nitin Kaushik highlights that individuals earning the same amount can...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta on how to build a Rs 100 crore portfolio in 10-11% return worldRadhika Gupta of Edelweiss MF suggests building a Rs 100 crore corpus is achievable through long-term investing, compounding, and disciplin...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Shalibhadra Finance eyes Rs 500 crore AUM as FY26 profit climbs 22%Shalibhadra Finance is set for major expansion. The company aims to more than double its loan book by FY29. This growth will be fueled by n...
30 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Rs 1.54 crore retirement corpus from PPF investment: How starting PPF investment at 30 can help you build large fundInvesting Rs 1.5 lakh annually in a Public Provident Fund from age 30 can build a tax-free retirement corpus of Rs 1.54 crore by age 60. Th...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
TCS salary hike: Employees say pay decreased as CEO K Krithivasan earned over ₹28 crore in FY26TCS Salary Hike News: TCS employees are reporting reduced monthly salaries despite annual increments following a recent appraisal cycle. Th...
19 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
TCS awards 5-8% pay hikes in FY26Tata Consultancy Services, India's largest IT firm, has announced pay increases for its employees. Eligible staff will receive average hike...
19 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
13 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Robert Kiyosaki asks: Why are outdated money habits still trapping hardworking professionals despite rising salaries? The viral Rich Dad Poor Dad wealth lesson reshaping financial freedom globallyMore than 62% of working professionals now live paycheck to paycheck despite rising salaries and better jobs. That growing financial pressu...
12 May, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
‘Most Indians retire asset-rich but income poor’: Edelweiss MF’s Radhika Gupta on retirement planning, SIP resilience, lifecycle funds, and simple investingOne of the industry’s most recognisable voices on investing, Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, has helped shape both her fu...
11 May, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
New labour code: Can higher gratuity and social security costs under Social Security Code, 2020 be offset by employers by salary restructuring ?The recent notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a significant shift in I...
11 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Mercury in Aries 2026: April 30 Brings Lucky Signs, Warning Signs & Big Opportunities for These SignsThe Mercury Transit in Aries 2026 on 30th April 2026 brings a bold wave of fast decisions, sharp communication, and fresh mental energy. Th...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Himachal govt defers 30% salary of top officials for six monthsHimachal Pradesh government has deferred a portion of salaries for officers and employees for six months, starting May 2026, to manage fina...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST